Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Creature Comfort

I have been out of my habitat for quite a while now. I've missed you people and that fun back and forth thingy that we do here. My latest back and forth has me just returning from fall Quilt Market in Houston. All went so well, but naturally the preparations had this blog a little quiet, quieter than expected though. I was finally getting through it all at just the right pace, when this house fell silent..... we lost our beautiful little Lemon, the canary. In the grand scheme of life, it is a loss we can bare, so we don't dwell or wallow but I'm left a little lonely without his constant song. He did look so sweet and peaceful when we found him, so that helps. We wrapped him in beautiful citrus yellow fabric, placed him in a tiny box, tied it with a ribbon, buried him deep in our garden and planted flowers above him. Then we thanked God for the gift of getting to care for this gorgeous, innocent and sweet creature.... asked forgiveness in case we could have done a better job of it. We miss you Lemon. Sweetest bird.

Even with one less creature to come home to, Jeff and I are indeed so happily settled back into our nest after too long away. Watching Lion King for the millionth time with Roman, Ritz crackers, juice and wion-pildy (lion pillow) was just exactly my speed today. And maybe tomorrow, and the day after, and...

Sorry to hear about your canary. I had a canary when I was young. Her name was Sunshine. She died the morning of my 4th grade school pictures. My smile was not the greatest that year. Thanks for sharing your story with us. It is indeed these small things that sometimes mean so much. I look forward to your pics from the Market. ~Ruth

First of all, I really missed you. I understood the silence though. :) I'm sorry you lost Lemon. That makes me so sad. Its always sad to lose a family pet, and its sweet that you had a funeral and planted flowers in his honor. I am very glad you are back, and I'm looking forward to more AMH posts. Especially ones containing projects with your new flannel and velveteen (the latter that I'm hearing lots of rumors about!:D ) Enjoy The Lion King and Mr Roman!

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So glad to hear you got from Quilt Market safely, Anna! It was great seeing you again. (I always LOVE your booth.) I'm sorry to hear about Lemon. He was such a beautiful birdie.Oh, and it looks like your off to a beautiful day!Hugs~Achaia xx

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